This is a story about a Devil and an Angel, both born from God's tree. The Devil was exceptional—his mind was unparalleled, and everything he did was of the highest caliber. He was God's most intelligent child, yet he believed that God loved the Angel more than him.
The Devil was a being of great morals, but the key difference lay in his role—he was a true devil to those guilty of wrongdoing. He despised judgment, and if someone opposed his ideas, he would engage in fierce debates. On the other hand, his brother, the Angel, was the opposite—he listened to every perspective and calmly presented his conclusions.
The Devil was not truly a devil, but rather an ego fueled by anger. The Angel was not truly an angel, but an ego enveloped in calmness. Though the Devil had a dualistic way of seeing the world, he could deeply connect with emotions. The Angel, in contrast, could not connect with emotions, yet he understood their value. Their dynamic was an intricate balance—strange, yet beautiful.
Together, they worked to maintain the balance of the universe. The Angel was tasked with destroying the positive forces of the universe, while the Devil was responsible for destroying the negative. It was an unusual arrangement, but their work had nothing to do with personal emotions. The Angel understood that his duty required acceptance. The Devil, though he knew that destroying good was necessary for balance, silently resented the Angel's role.
One day, the Devil confronted the Angel, urging him to stop destroying goodness. The Angel, without resistance, simply said, **"As you wish."** However, this choice led to an imbalance that caused even greater destruction. The Angel then helped the Devil realize a profound truth—it was necessary to let things unfold as they were meant to, for even the worst situations carried the potential to lead one toward self-realization.
Knowing oneself could dissolve illusions.
The Angel, who was aware that the Devil harbored resentment toward him, said, **"There is no difference between you and me, nor is there a difference between our work. I am the work itself,"** referring to both his and the Devil's role. **"I am both the protector and destroyer of illusion. Nothing can change this. Where there is reality, there will be illusion. This play of reality and illusion is nothing but the play of the self—there is no Angel, no Devil, only One."**
The Devil fell silent, speechless. He wondered—what was the point of all his outward knowledge? He possessed the deepest secrets of the universe, as if they were stored within him like data in a computer. Yet, if he was making mistakes, what was the point of it all? Regret filled his heart.
Sensing this, the Angel spoke again. **"Accept things as they are, even your regret. The past is merely an illusion—see it, but do not be trapped by it. You are not your past. Know the self. Contemplate on it."**
Upon realizing the depth of these words, the Devil wept. He was sorry—not just for his actions, but for not understanding sooner. But now, he did.
From that moment, the Devil and the Angel continued their work together, not as separate beings, but as One.
### **A New Multiverse, A New Story**
In the next multiverse, the story unfolded differently.
The same Angel and Devil existed, but this time, the Devil carried an even greater ego—an ego fueled by knowledge, one so immense that it blinded him to illusion. He descended to Earth and began living among its people.
With his extraordinary abilities, he performed miracles, destroying evil wherever he found it. The people, in awe of his power, worshipped him as a god. And with that worship, his ego swelled. He became consumed by his own greatness, reveling in his dominance.
Blinded by his own perception, he stopped questioning himself. He started acting like an untouchable force, something above all—a god in his own eyes.
But the Angel saw everything. And for the first time, he felt anger.
Watching the Devil lose himself in arrogance, the Angel could not stand idly by. He revolted against him.
The Angel's name was **Lucifer.**
And you already know the rest.